If you’re hoping to catch a glimpse of Santa Claus and friends parading down Portage Avenue this winter, you’ll be out of luck for the second consecutive year.
The long-running Winnipeg tradition — going back more than 110 years — of the Santa Claus Parade has been called off once again due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The event in 2020, while cancelled, continued in spirit with a virtual component, including an appearance from St. Nick himself, and the organization says it does have some activities in store for families this year as well.
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More information will be posted on the Santa Claus Parade’s website.
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